Gazetteer (noun)

A geographical dictionary or index, containing information about places and their location, often including topographical details and historical information.

Origin:

The word gazetteer is derived from the french word "gazette" which means "a newspaper" and the suffix -eer, meaning "maker" or "doer".

Examples:

1. The gazetteer helped me find the location of the small town.
2. She was consulting the gazetteer for information about the region.
3. The gazetteer was an invaluable resource for his research.
4. He was using the gazetteer to plan his trip.
5. The gazetteer contained detailed information about every town in the state.